tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post7072178841490261330..comments2023-08-26T10:21:07.251-04:00Comments on Japers' Rink: Laich Heads To ArbitrationJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-17479478679838877222007-07-24T13:23:00.000-04:002007-07-24T13:23:00.000-04:00Vogel talked about Laich's hearing over in his blo...Vogel talked about Laich's hearing over in his blog, and I am in agreement with him that the big issue isn't the dollar figure, it's whether it's a one-way or two-way deal. With a lot of the new players coming to DC being forwards, it's going to be a little crowded up front, and he wants to try to make sure he gets his $$ whether he plays in DC or Hershey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-13055507867689706102007-07-23T13:18:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:18:00.000-04:00Anonymous, Don't worry about OV yet. There will no...Anonymous, Don't worry about OV yet. There will not be an extension until he returns to the States. They can't have the big press conference without him.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147043942500136065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-9358070550523840242007-07-23T13:15:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:15:00.000-04:00Laich is a good hockey player whose ice time was s...Laich is a good hockey player whose ice time was significantly and needlessly diminished by whathisname, uh, that Beech fella.<BR/>I hope we retain him - but McPhee has bigger fish to fry.<BR/>Why hasnt Ovie been extended yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-65679653180110815182007-07-23T13:09:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:09:00.000-04:00I'll take Laich as my 3rd or 4th line RW over Clym...I'll take Laich as my 3rd or 4th line RW over Clymer and Bradley any day - I like having a guy on my checking line who can step in and take a draw if the normal center gets thrown out, too.<BR/><BR/>As for the provision in <A HREF="http://www.nhl.com/cba/2005-CBA.pdf" REL="nofollow">the CBA</A> (warning: PDF), it's 12.10(e), if anyone cares to check it out.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-30036010665735104302007-07-23T13:05:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:05:00.000-04:001) Have to agree that anything more than 700-800K ...1) Have to agree that anything more than 700-800K for an unproductive defensive center is way too much. <BR/>2) Wasn't aware that teams can't 'walk away' from an award if its under a million.<BR/>3) The caps suddenly don't have a lot of openings at center. With Backstrom/Nylander now occupying the top 2 slots, and Gordon/Sutherby obstensively the bottom 2.FAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-66030327997648156002007-07-23T11:16:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:16:00.000-04:00I updated the post with a link to The Forechecker'...I updated the post with a link to The Forechecker's preview of the hearing. Of particular interest to me (and why Laich may be more valuable than many think) was his <A HREF="http://forechecker.blogspot.com/2007/05/quick-draw-artists.html" REL="nofollow">compilation of "quick shots" generated/prevented by centers in non-neutral zone draws</A>.<BR/><BR/>Sure, Laich had the third-best percentage JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-86187446726714504332007-07-23T10:50:00.000-04:002007-07-23T10:50:00.000-04:00Could be.My understanding, btw, is that the team c...Could be.<BR/><BR/>My understanding, btw, is that the team can't walk away unless the arb's decision is over a certain dollar amount per annum (and that number is well over $1m). In other words, I don't think there's going to be a ruling here that will result in the team and the player parting ways any time too soon.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-77543199326335747592007-07-23T10:08:00.000-04:002007-07-23T10:08:00.000-04:00A multi-year deal? Not saying he should get it, bu...A multi-year deal? Not saying he should get it, but maybe that's the motivation: He'll settle if he gets a two-year deal.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.com